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CALIFORNIA: This image shows US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers detaining a suspect during an enforcement operation in Los Angeles, California. —AFP
Over 680 arrested in US immigration raids
Rights groups alarmed CALIFORNIA: This image shows US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers detaining a suspect during an enforcement operation in Los Angeles, California. —AFPWASHINGTON: US immigration officers last week arrested more than 680 people in the country illegally, the homeland security chief said on Monday, in a broad enforcement action that alarmed immigrant rights groups. US Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said the...
CHENNAI: Secretary of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party VK Sasikala gestures to supporters at party headquarters in Chennai yesterday. A former video cassette seller with close ties to Tamil Nadu’s late leader will become the next chief minister of the Indian state, capping a remarkable rise for the political novice. — AFP
Incoming leader of Tamil Nadu jailed for four years
Sasikala ordered to surrender to prison authorities CHENNAI: Secretary of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party VK Sasikala gestures to supporters at party headquarters in Chennai yesterday. A former video cassette seller with close ties to Tamil Nadu’s late leader will become the next chief minister of the Indian state, capping a remarkable rise for the political novice. — AFPNEW DELHI: India's Supreme Court jailed the anointed...
MACAU: In a file picture, Kim Jong-Nam, the eldest son of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il, waves after an interview with South Korean media representatives in Macau. Kim Jong-Nam, the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has been assassinated in Malaysia. — AFP
Half-brother of N Korea leader Kim assassinated
MACAU: In a file picture, Kim Jong-Nam, the eldest son of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il, waves after an interview with South Korean media representatives in Macau. Kim Jong-Nam, the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has been assassinated in Malaysia. — AFPSEOUL: The half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has been assassinated in Malaysia, South Korean media reported yesterday, with one TV station saying he was attacked...
PARIS: Barcelona's Andre Gomes, centre, and Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, left, save an attempt on goal during the Champion's League round of 16, first leg soccer match between Paris Saint Germain and Barcelona at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, yesterday. - APn
Di Maria stars as PSG stun Barcelona
PARIS: Barcelona's Andre Gomes, centre, and Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, left, save an attempt on goal during the Champion's League round of 16, first leg soccer match between Paris Saint Germain and Barcelona at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, yesterday. - APPARIS: Angel Di Maria scored a brilliant brace on his birthday as Paris Saint-Germain sensationally destroyed Barcelona 4-0 at the Parc des Princes in their Champions...
ROME: Lazio’s Senad Lulic, left, and AC Milan’s Suso vie for the ball during an Italian Serie A soccer match between Lazio and Milan, at the Olympic stadium in Rome, Monday. — AP
Suso sizzler salvages Milan draw at Lazio
ROME: Lazio’s Senad Lulic, left, and AC Milan’s Suso vie for the ball during an Italian Serie A soccer match between Lazio and Milan, at the Olympic stadium in Rome, Monday. — APMILAN: A late equaliser from Suso secured a share of the points as AC Milan relaunched their Europa League bid with a precious 1-1 draw at Lazio on Monday. Lazio, fighting for a top three finish in a tightly- contested Serie A, looked to be heading for a second...
An outfielder for the Kuwait Swedish Cricket Club watches from the boundary.
Cricket flourishes in Kuwaiti desert
The team is made up of Indian and Pakistani expats, who share a strong bond.—Photos by Finn McHughKUWAIT: Despite its name, the Kuwait Swedish Cricket Club is not made up of eleven sunscreen-covered Svens and Bjorns, protecting their fair skin from the Gulf sun. Swedes don't play cricket.The team's captain, Ali Busheri, laughs at the thought as he speeds through traffic. The club's unique name comes from its sponsor, the Kuwait Swedish...
Mumbai: Australia’s Test cricket captain Steven Smith (L) and head coach Darren Lehmann listen to a question during a press conference in Mumbai yesterday. Australia will play a fourmatch Test series against India, with the first Test scheduled to start in Pune from February 23.— AFP
Sledging? Go for it, says Australia’s Smith
Mumbai: Australia’s Test cricket captain Steven Smith (L) and head coach Darren Lehmann listen to a question during a press conference in Mumbai yesterday. Australia will play a fourmatch Test series against India, with the first Test scheduled to start in Pune from February 23.— AFPMUMBAI:  Australian captain Steve Smith raised the temperature yesterday ahead of the first Test against India, calling on his players to "go for it" with the...
Gulf Bank staff pose for a group photo at the completion of the training
Gulf Bank concludes bank-wide operational risk awareness training
Gulf Bank staff pose for a group photo at the completion of the trainingKUWAIT: Gulf Bank recently concluded 'Operational Risk Training' sessions for senior management at the Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel. The training was conducted by Fitch Learning, part of Fitch Group, over two sessions for more than 40 employees from different departments within the Bank.The two-day workshops built an understanding of the importance of operational risk...
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KFH partner of Kuwait Pharmaceutical Association awareness conference
.KUWAIT: Executive Manager Group Public Relations and Media at Kuwait Finance House (KFH), Yousef Abdullah Al-Ruwaieh affirmed the bank's commitment towards optimally shouldering the social responsibility and contributing in raising the awareness in the society, indicating KFH motivates the youth to believe in their capabilities toward development.Speaking at Kuwait Pharmaceutical Association Awareness Conference that was attended by...
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Daimler to elect Kuwait wealth chief to its board
KUWAIT: The supervisory board of Daimler has proposed the election of Bader Mohammad Al-Saad, managing director of the Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA), to its board at the group's annual shareholders' meeting, sources said. Bader Mohammad Al-Saad is being nominated for election as a member representing the shareholders and a meeting to consider his nomination will be held in Berlin on 29 March, 2017."Kuwait has been a shareholder of Daimler for...
KUWAIT: Madi Al-Khamis, CEO of Madi Media Group, addresses the press conference. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat
Fourth Kuwait Investment Forum from Feb 18 to 19
KUWAIT: Madi Al-Khamis, CEO of Madi Media Group, addresses the press conference. — Photo by Yasser Al-ZayyatKUWAIT: The organizers of the Kuwait Investment Forum held a press conference yesterday to announce the launch of the 4th Kuwait Investment Forum, which will be held on Feb 18 and 19, 2017. The forum this year is titled 'Investing in Kuwait - Available and Lost Opportunities'. It will be held under the auspices of the Minister of Finance...
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Cheap solar ambulances to speed into service in rural Bangladesh
DHAKA: An inexpensive, solar-powered ambulance that can fit down narrow laneways is set to hit the road in rural Bangladesh this year, its manufacturers say. The three-wheeled van, as well-equipped as ambulances used in Bangladesh's cities, runs entirely on solar power - including solar battery power at night - and can be used in rural areas with no grid electricity, according to the developers. A Bangladeshi university, a government organization...
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GAZA: Palestinians surround bodies lying on the ground at the Al-Maamadani hospital after they were killed in a Zionist strike on a school used as a refuge by displaced Palestinians in Gaza City on Aug 8, 2024. - AFP
Iran says Zionists seeking war
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DHAKA: Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus (center) takes the oath of office as the chief adviser of Bangladesh's new interim government, administered by President Mohammed Shahabuddin (left) on August 8, 2024. - AFP
Yunus sworn in as Bangladesh leader
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Abdullah Al-Sanousi
Digital nomads: New-age employees freely roaming around ever-changing job market
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Minister of Information and Bahrain's Minister of Tourism sign an executive program of tourism cooperation agreement for 2024, 2025, and 2026. – KUNA photos
Kuwait and Bahrain ink executive program for tourism cooperation
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KUWAIT: Workers take shelter from the sun under a tree in Kuwait City amidst a heatwave. - Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat
‘Inadequate’ heat protection for Gulf migrant workers